Lincoln biography book
Two Book Set: A Short Biography of Abraham Lincoln and A Short Biography of Mary Lincoln
by Erin Carlson Mast
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Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, courageously brought our country successfully through the Civil War by fighting to uphold the Constitution and signed the 13th Amendment, making slavery illegal. From humble beginnings and largely self-educated, he was a master strategist. The great man was assassinated within days of the end of the Civil War. The Short Biographies series from Applewood’s Benna Books imprint features short, intriguing, and entertaining biographies of world-renowned figures.
Mary Todd Lincoln entered her life as First Lady just as the United States was tearing itself apart and entering into the Civil War. The tragedies of this war―coupled with her personal tragedies―peaked with the assassination of her husband, President Abraham Lincoln. She was well-educated, witty, and controversial. The Short Biographies series from Applewood’s Benna Books imprint features short, intriguing, and entertaining biographies of world-renowned figures.
The 25 best books about Abraham Lincoln
At least 15, books have been written about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. If you wish to learn about the man who led the North during the American Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation in then you are not going to be restricted by choice. (AbeBooks alone has more than 67, copies of books with ‘Abraham Lincoln’ in the title).
No-one knows exactly how many books have been written about Honest Abe but in Ford’s Theatre Center for Education and Leadership in Washington DC constructed a foot pillar of unique titles about Lincoln and it contained more than 15, books.
Books have been written about his childhood, his politics, his wartime leadership, his married life, his death, his speeches, his generals and admirals, his writing, his mental health and his legal career. There are biographies, history books, picture books, children’s books and fictional novels based on his life.
In recent years, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin has received a great deal of attention. In , the then-Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama declared, if elected, he would want “a team of rivals” in his Cabinet. “I don’t want to have people who just agree with me. I want people who are continually pushing me out of my comfort zone,” he told Time Magazine. Obama, a keen reader, acknowledged the influence of Goodwin's book several times as he campaigned to become president.
Lincoln by David Herbert Donald, published in , is also widely acknowledged as one of the better biographies of the man. Manhunt by James L. Swanson is a very readable book about the murder of the president, the motives of his killer John Wilkes Booth and the desperate manhunt over 12 days.
If you want to completely shake up history, then Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith might appeal (and that’s fiction by the way). Gore Vidal also wrote a historical novel about the Greetings friends! How many books are there about Abraham Lincoln? I mean, I am not sure - but it is certainly more than any mortal could ever read. Just for a visual reference - take a look at the pic with the ginormous collection of books looming behind me. This is the Ford’s Theater Museum gift shop in Washington City - which boasts a tower of Lincoln books numbering in the thousands, or so it appears. But - there is always room for more. Case in point: way back in , Michael Burlingame published an epic two-volume biography,Abraham Lincoln: A Life. But what’s even better than that, Johns Hopkins (who published it) just released a single-volume edition, edited and abridged by Jonathan W. White. And I can’t recommend it enough. If you think reading such a biography, which weighs in at over pages (and this is the abridged version), is not worth the investment of time, let me try and convince you otherwise. Reading such a biography is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of American history and the art of statecraft. Lincoln's role during the Civil War, his commitment to preserving the Union, and his efforts to abolish slavery offer lessons in resilience and decision-making. His journey from humble beginnings to self-taught lawyer exemplifies perseverance and tenacity in the face of any number of obstacles. Further, this biography underscores his political acumen, military strategies, and his unwavering commitment to Union. Understanding Lincoln's significance contributes to a broader comprehension of the nation's history and the enduring legacy of his presidency on American society and governance. Where Burlingame especially excels, beyond what I mentioned above, is his assessment of Lincoln’s magnanimity. As Burlingame demonstrates, Lincoln exemplified magnanimity through his compassionate leadership during the war. Despite the nation’s deep divisions, he prioritized reconciliation over revenge and advocated fo Abraham Lincoln books far outnumber those about any other US president. Here are ten of the best Lincoln biographies &#; Many critics agree that if you are only going to read one Abraham Lincoln biography this is the one to read&#; Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, , in Larue County, Kentucky Over 16, books about Lincoln have been published, as of May , including over books on his assassination. This number is larger than the number of books written about any other person in U.S. history. Although Lincoln belonged to the Whig Party early in his career, he ran for President as a Republican, and he is best known for his identification with the Republican Party. Read More Lincoln Books
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